Economy Class & Beyond

LUL: Strike Suspended… but the threat is still there…

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London Underground have annouced that the upcoming strikes starting May 16th have suspended.  However the Rail and Maritime Union insist it's still on. The BBC has a good wrap up on what's going on.I still would keep an eye open on this if you're in the capital - this has the makings of pure and utter chaos.... … [Read more...]

U2: Life isn’t for Easy for Easyjet as losses increase…

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EasyJet's losses continue to mount up due to the hardening economic enviorment, and the current bogeyman of all airlines - increased fuel costs. EasyJet reported pre-tax losses for the six months to the end of March of £153m , an increase from the loss of £79m on a year ago.Already, an extra £43m has been put aside due to the cost of aviation fuel due to the … [Read more...]

IAG: Dancing around TAP…

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It seems that International Airlines Group (The combined British Airways/Iberia entity) is sniffing around carriers at the moment. And its nose is leading towards TAP Portugal according to The Sunday Times. The Sunday Times cites informal talks have been held. As a state owned enterprise, The Portuguese government is being forced to sell various national companies as part of … [Read more...]

Straw Poll: Who is doing the Lufthansa Senator/FTL Status Match then?

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By now, you're aware from other sources about the Flying Blue to Miles and More Status match going on (and if you're not, head to http://www.more-miles.com/mm_status.php?lg=en&c;= ).Now the main points of this are:You've got to be Flying Blue Silver or Gold to be matched to FTL or SenatorYou've got to send actual evidence you're  Flying Blue Silver or Gold You've … [Read more...]

EU Big Liquid ban going? You’ve got to be joking…

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The plan to freely allow large liquids for duty free through has fallen through due to the fragmented approach of EU member countries to get their fingers out - in the name of security.As a result, the ban on liquids purchased in third countries, originally scheduled to be lifted on 29 April, will remain for the time being. The decision was made to avoid confusion for … [Read more...]

LUL: Strike Dates annoucned….

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It seems that The Rail Maritime and Transport Union has called it's members out to strike. For background, hit the BBC link. However for you and me, this is the important bit - Strike Dates and when they're kicking off. As usual the RMT has timed them for maximum chaos, starting late in the evening, and finishing during the day so services are handicapped. 21:01, 16 May  … [Read more...]

RJ: 787’s to arrive 4 years late… Nobody Suprised.

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Royal Jordan airlines has announced that it will get the first of it's 11 Boeing 787's beginning in 2014. They will be receiving the first three aircraft in 2014, and the following eight aircraft between 2016 and 2017 - representing a small blow to the company who were expecting the first of these aircraft to come on-stream in 2013. Again, with the ongoing delays to the 787, … [Read more...]